Often one of the first questions by visitors to Bali is where to eat. There is an absolutely mind-boggling choice of hotels, restaurants, cafes, warungs and food stalls to choose from. However, many of these places either do not cater for vegans or provide very limited vegan options (salad anyone!). Don’t let this put you off. In places such as Ubud and Canggu, vegan food is mainstream. In other areas, it can be a little harder to find. But once you start exploring, there are some absolute gems to be found. And we keep finding more and more. These are just a handful of our absolute favourite places to eat Vegan Food in Bali. You can find more tips to help you plan your Bali Holiday here.

KooD – Kolaborasi Untuk Desa – Sanur

Vegan meals can be a little hard to come by in Sanur but there are a few hidden gems for those in the know. One of the best is a trendy Warung on Jalan Kutat Lestari called Kood – Kolaborasi Untuk Desa. Kood is a casual dining place that offers a small, fully vegan menu. Absolutely no animal products, including dairy, are used, and all meals are cooked free of any added oils. The menu comprises several noodle-based meals, soups, meat-free burgers and salads. For your indulgent pleasure, choose from their selection of dairy-free gelatos. There is a delicious range of fresh bread, sweet rolls, biscuits and pretzels which are all baked on-site. Cashew milk, both plain and flavoured, and a selection of snacks and grocery items are also available. Prices are extremely reasonable with meals starting from 15k Rupiah. Kood is located on Jalan Kutat Lestari No.2 Sanur Kuah. While you are in the area, why not check out our list of best things to do in Sanur.

Tasty Vegan – Seminyaks Tastiest Vegan Food

Tasty Vegan is an outdoor cafe-style warung in a family compound located in a small Gang in Seminyak. One of the better known, and well established vegan eateries in the area, the friendly staff welcome you into the very calm and relaxed surroundings for you to enjoy your meal. You can sit outside in the tropical, shady gardens or undercover in the warung itself. The menu offers a choice of starters, mains and desserts, as well as fresh juices and drinks. You will find both Indonesian and Western-style food with enough variety for most tastes. Everything is freshly made with good flavour. Serving sizes are good and prices are reasonable. Dinner for two with entrees and cold drinks will be around 200k. You can find Tasty Vegan on Jalan Raya Basangkasa gg. Dewata No15B, Seminyak. It can be a little tricky to find, but absolutely worth the effort.

Define Plant Based – Denpasar

Define Pant Based is a great little find in the back streets of Denpasar, only ten minutes from Sanur. It is a family-owned, shady cafe styled warung providing a great choice of vegan food to suit most tastes. They offer a good coffee as well as a selection of fresh cakes and mini doughnuts from the in-house bakery. Several different flavoured iced teas, (we recommend the lychee tea!) and fruit juices are made to order. And a good selection of savoury starters and snacks provide a tasty introduction to the main courses. There is a great range of mains, including both Indonesian and Western Options. Rendang, Jackfruit burgers, chickpea omelettes, pizza, and spaghetti bolognese are amongst the food offered. Desserts include the cakes and doughnuts mentioned earlier as well as some tasty fried banana treats. The serves are not the largest around, a starter and/or dessert is needed alongside your main. However, prices are reasonable and all the food is tasty. Define Plant-Based is open Monday through to Saturday, closed Sundays. Its located at Jalan Badak No.13 Sumerta Kelod, Kec. Denpasar Tim Kota Denpasar

Swasti Beloved Cafe – Nyuh Kuning, Ubud

Swasti Beloved Cafe offers a sustainable, eco-friendly dining option in the Ubud area. The cafe is set amidst tropical gardens on the grounds of the Swasti Eco Cottages in the Village of Nyuh Kuning. Many of the ingredients used by the cafe are organically produced on-site. This ensures the restaurant has quality control over the ingredients used in the kitchen. It also greatly reduces the carbon footprint associated with bringing in produce from outside the region. An environmental win-win! The freshness of the ingredients is reflected in the flavours and vibrant colours of the food. The menu options are extensive and provide predominantly plant-based meals with a focus on whole foods. All dishes are freshly prepared to order. For the non-vegan and vegetarian diners, there are several options on the menu including chicken and fish meals. Swasti Beloved Cafe is open 7 days per week from breakfast until late. And is located south of the Sacred Monkey Forest on Jalan Nyuh Bojog No.3 in Nyuh Kuning.

Healthy Ubud – Ubuds Healthiest Vegan Food

Located in the village of Penestenan, Healthy Ubud provides a casual dining experience just a short drive from the centre of Ubud. For those who enjoy eating healthy, minimally processed whole foods, Healthy Ubud should definitely be on your radar. Here you will find a full menu. Breakfast includes oats, fruit bowls, acai and smoothie bowls. Mains include wraps, burritos and sushi rolls, as well as a large range of salad bowls. All meals are made to order using fresh, locally produced ingredients. And the staff are more than happy to make changes to any of the meals to suit your individual tastes. This is definitely the place to come if you enjoy clean whole food eating. And it is all at very reasonable prices for such high-quality whole foods. Highly recommended. You can find Healthy Ubud on Jalan Banjar Penestenan Kaja No.52, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud.

I Am Vegan Babe – Canggu

Our new favourite breakfast spot in Bali. I Am Vegan Babe is an attractive cafe-style fully vegan eatery in Canggu, just a short scooter drive from Batu Bolong Beach. Built over two levels, the downstairs provides an inviting and intimate cafe environment with tropical green plants screening you from the world outside. Upstairs provides seating with views over the nearby rice fields. The menu is comprehensive, providing breakfast, lunch and dinner options to suit any taste. Our favourite meal here was undoubtedly their vegan take on a big breakfast; eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce and vegan bacon, mushrooms, baked (chickpea) beans, potatoes and greens. With a coffee and juice, it was only 90K plus tax. Definitely try out the breakfast if you are in the area, you won’t be disappointed. You can find I Am Vegan Babe at Jalan Tanah Barak No.49, Canggu.

Circle Point Vegan Eatery – Jimbaran

We stumbled across this place by chance as we were returning to Sanur from a trip to Uluwatu Temple. Located near the Kantor Immigrasi in Jimbaran, it is a very accessible eatery if you are on the Bukit Peninsula. The interior is a modern minimalist design, which seems a somewhat unusual fit for the traditional, but very tasty, Indonesian food on offer. The comprehensive menu is fully vegan, with a range of appetisers, mains, including soups, sambals, rice and noodle dishes. There is also a burger option as well as a Vietnamese inspired Bahn Mi.   We did have to confirm with the staff if all meals were vegan, as dish names included Ayam (Chicken) and Ikan (Fish). We were assured that the meals were based on traditional recipes (hence the names) with vegan substitutes for the chicken/fish/etc. There was also a good range of cold drinks and juices. Prices were very reasonable with mains coming in at around 30k rupiah. Oh, and did we mention the fully vegan chocolate cake!!!! You can find Circle Point Vegan Eatery on Jalan Teges Gede II No.18, Jimbaran

D’alvie Kitchen – Pecatu

Only a short drive from Padang Padang beach, D’alvie Kitchen is worth looking for if you are wanting to try some of the tastiest Indonesian food in the area. The warung provides an open style casual dining experience set amidst the tropical greenery of the Bukit Peninsula. Starting from 25k per plate you get a choice of either white, red or yellow rice plus a choice of both vegan and non-vegan sides. There is a big selection of sides to choose from, and if you decide to really indulge, extra sides are only 5k per serve. There is also a good dessert menu, as well as drinks and barista coffee. Located on Jalan Pantai Bingin No.3, Pecatu, D’alvie Kitchen is open every day from 8 am till 9 pm.